Chapada Diamantina 9-18 Oct 08 We could have stayed in Lencois forever, but we came here for the trekking so after 3 nights at the wonderful Canto No Bosque Pousada, the packs were back on and we set of again, this time for Fumaca, Brazil’s 2nd highest waterfall, and beyond that the legendary Vale (Valley) do Paty. We’d strongly considered taking a guide at first, and in the first couple of days in Lencois we met with at least 4 different agencies to compare offers. Something crazy must have happened to the currency lately, because even now in low season, prices are almost 10 times what out 2004 guide book says. Anyway, since we had all the necessary equipment already, a detailed topographical map and plenty of experience using one, we decided to go on our
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